Rossett News Update - 27th March 2026

An Easter Message from Mr Milburn

As we reach the end of term, today’s assembly has been an important moment to recognise and celebrate the hard work, commitment and achievement of our students. Many students received awards today and it was with great pride that we were able to congratulate them for their efforts.

During the assembly, I also spoke about our old minibus – the one we are aiming to replace. It has travelled an astonishing 50,428 miles, which is roughly the distance of circumnavigating the globe twice.

Last year, in PE alone, it transported 585 students to fixtures, competitions and events. And that’s only within one department. Our minibus is used almost every single day , safely carrying students from school to new places and back again. It provides unique opportunities beyond our school walls, helping pupils discover new interests, nurture their skills and build their character.

Our minibus benefits not only our school but also the wider community. We use it to bring primary pupils to events, assist local schools with transport, and ensure opportunities are shared as widely as possible.

As we head into the Easter holidays, I am pleased to report that, thanks to everyone’s efforts today, we have raised a significant sum towards the purchase of a new minibus and the total now stands at over £4,419! I would like to express my gratitude to all who have contributed to our campaign – whether by donating spreading the word, or joining our events. Your support truly makes a difference. There are still further fundraisers to come, including the Auction of Promises in June, please click here for more details. Next term will also see the return of the sponsored walk.

Thank you once again for your continued support and I wish you all a safe, restful and enjoyable Easter break.

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Easter Fair

Today’s Easter Fair raised over £620 for our minibus fundraiser, a fantastic achievement! There was something for everyone, including a cake stall, archery, Easter egg lotto, splat the rat, and more, and students thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

A huge thank you to our Student Council and Mr Grainger for organising!

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Easter Safeguarding

During the Easter holidays, our Designated Safeguarding Leads will be available if there is an urgent safeguarding concern that you need to share. If you do need to make contact, please email the DSL as follows:  

Dates	DSL	Contact Email Address
Sat 28th March - Sunday 5th April	Tim Milburn	milburnt@rs.rklt.co.uk
Monday 6th - Sunday 12th April	Dave Royles	roylesd@rs.rklt.co.uk

You can also contact the North Yorkshire Customer Resolution Centre on 01609 780780 at any point. If you have concerns about a child you can also seek advice at any time from the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. However, if you believe there is immediate risk of significant harm to a child, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 999.

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Well Done to our Netball Teams

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Artist of the Week

This week's Artist of the Week is Amelia in Year 9 who created a surrealist room inspired by Stranger Things!

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Summer Music Concert

Our Summer Music Concert is coming up on Thursday 23rd April, tickets are available on Arbor at just £4 each.

The critics have been raving about our recent concerts so this is definitely not one to miss!

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Supporting Your Child Through Exam Season

The latest Wellbeing in Mind Team newsletter focuses on how you can support your child through exam season.

To find out more, please click here